Find out what makes the US stars and stripes so unique and the ancient medieval cantons of Switzerland noteworthy. The Turkish Republic of North Cyprus is the de jure civil administration of that part of the island and was granted a separate flag by the sponsoring Turkish Government.

In addition to just learning what the flags look like, you also get a little bit of information as to why the specific colors and images were selected and what they represent. This educational guide to flags details more than 400 examples and covers everything from geography, communications, politics, sport, history, and art. By using the Web site, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by the Terms and Conditions.This is a revised edition of a popular history, first published in 1986, of the flags flown at sea during the Age of Sail. A companion work to The Flags of the Confederacy: An Illustrated History, this book features banners from the different armed forces and their divisions from fleets to cavalry units to infantry corps. It covers all the countries, and even the states/territories for some of the countries (presumably just for those places with flags).

Camp markers, medical service colors, guide and signal flags, and many other auxiliary flags are shown. From first words to the Big Bang, from the wonders of nature to city adventures, you will find expert knowledge, hours of fun and endless inspiration in the pages of our books.Designed for first-time thrill-seekers and experienced enthusiasts alike, each book showcases 200 unmissable activities along with awe-inspiring photos, engaging first-hand accounts, and practical advice on how to get there, where to stay and what to eat along the way. Most purchases from business sellers are protected by the Consumer Contract Regulations 2013 which give you the right to cancel the purchase within 14 days after the day you receive the item. The Flags of the World Sticker Book features loads of intriguing facts and heaps of information about the world we live in. We at Penguin Random House Australia acknowledge that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are the Traditional Custodians and the first storytellers of the lands on which we live and work. Flying the flag for countries all over the world is this comprehensive reference handbook for children.

It is just the right size for him to hold and leaf through but it is an adult book and too complicated for him to read. In The Flag Book, Lonely Planet Kids introduces you to the flags of every country in the world, from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, and tells you what their design, colours, and images represent, along with lots of other incredible facts.Featuring over 300 national, international, official and provincial flags from around the globe, detailed information reveals the historic and symbolic significance and development of every national flag. The creation of this separate part of the island was a counter stroke by the Turks to a misguided and unsuccessful attempt by the newly installed Greek Republic to annex Cyprus to Greece.

Please keep in mind that because we deal mostly in used books, any extra components, such as CDs or access codes, are usually not included. Besides, you can learn about the stories behind the origin of each country's flag, the meaning behind the colors on a flag and lots more about the country itself. Finding a fun way to learn facts like states and countries is important, because in the end, it is a lot of memorization. Learn the International Code of Flag Symbols to communicate with ships at sea; read about flags used in sports, like Formula 1's chequered flag; marvel at flags commemorating world records and incredible human achievements; and peer with a microscope at the planet's smallest flag, which is no wider than a human hair.To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. The perfect guide to vexillology for anyone interested in the origin, history, and symbolism of flags.